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HELP COMES – (Top left) City of Alexandria employees distribute Meals Ready to Eat to residents affected by Hurricane Gustav and his aftermath. Food was distributed at the Broadway Resource Center and Martin Luther King Community Center in Alexandria and at a staging area in Pineville. In Alexandria, residents received meals and tarp. (Bottom left) People in line for emergency food stamp assistance shield themselves from the sun as they wait their turn to get under the tent that was set up at the Rapides Parish Coliseum for two days before moving to the former Stein Mart store at the Alexandria Mall. (Bottom right) Louisiana state employees with the Department of Social Services assist clients who reached the tent after standing hours in line for aid, which continues through Sept. 29.
...and then there was the needed relief
Photos by Sherri L. Jackson and Sharon R. Fields
Meals Ready to Eat
Sandbags to keep the water out of a Spencer Street home
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Name: Janet H. DixonAge: 51Address: 2701 Third St.Email Address: [email protected]: United Parcel Service, account managerExperience: UPS, 32 years with 20 of those years in manage-ment, appointed Rapides Parish School Board memberEducation: Graduate of Carroll High School, 1974, and Bachelor of Science, University of Louisi-ana MonroeFamily: Husband, Rep. Herbert B. Dixon; five childrenThe most pressing issue facing this office is academic achievement and working to create REAL opportunities for our children.My vision for the office is to work to improve in three areas: educa-tional opportunities ensure wise use of taxpayers’ dollars and to improve professional respect of school personnel.
Name: Jacquelyn Johnson-GreenPolitical Party: DemocratAge: 56Address: 607 Avoyelles DriveE-mail Address: [email protected]: Retired customer ser-vice representative, BellSouthExperience: A parent, working directly with the public, volun-teeringEducation: Graduate of Peabody High School, 1970, attended Grambling State University and Louisiana CollegeFamily: Two children, a niece
reared by me and a grandsonThe most pressing issue facing this office is accountability, cutting out the high failure rate, and helping the children realize that no goal is too high to set and reach.My vision for the office is helping to get certified teachers to do their jobs to help our children improve greatly academically, create ways and let teachers and personnel know they contribute valu-able resources to our children and one another. We all come and work together to achieve the highest standards of learning and love. Healthy minds open to learning and retaining the information are very important. I am an advocate for individual’s rights and that begins with doing my job when I’m elected and always caring and concerned.
Rapides Parish Police Jury, District F
Name: Reginald “Reggie”ClarkPolitical Party: Democrat Age: 43Address: 2807 Hwy 71 South, LeCompteE-mail Address: [email protected]: Medical Technologist/ChemistryExperience: Medical Tech./Chemist, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office as shift supervisor, 15 years, chemistry and physics teacher, one year, and former Boy ScoutmasterEducation: Graduate of Peabody Magnet High School, 1983, Associate of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science, Louisiana State University Alexandria and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Biology, Louisiana CollegeFamily: Wife, Pamela Ann Nash, 14 years, and three children, Shacira, 13; Reginald Jr., 8; and Worthen, 6.The most pressing issue facing this office is collectively getting more of the tax- payer’s money allocated and spent in the District “F.” We are taxpayers too!!! Yet, we continue to suffer with bad roads and streets, flooding in most of the neighborhoods, inadequate street lighting, inadequate sidewalks, power lines going through trees, and making the streets safer for the residents.My vision for the office is seeing District “F” being flood free, having good streets and roads, proper lighting, more sidewalks, trees trimmed away from the power lines, the streets made safer and most important having the residents of District F being satisfied and proud of their neighborhoods.
Rapides Parish School Board District D
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VoteOct. 4, 2008
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Re- ElectROOSEVELT L. JOHNSON
Alexandria City Councilman - At-Large
Committment - Collaboration - Change
Over the past six years you have given me the opportunity
to serve our city as City Councilman-At-Large.
I believe in our city and the future growth which will make Alexandria
prosper, and through committed collaborative efforts our changes
for a strong community will be great!
Together we can continue to make a difference! Please re-elect me.
ROOSEVELT L. JOHNSONAlexandria City Councilman-At-Large
Janet H. Dixon “A Voice For Our Children”
Rapides Parish School Board District D
#80
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JudgeName: Mike HislopPolitical Party: RepublicanAge: 46Address: 5209 Alex DriveE-mail: [email protected]: AttorneyExperience: Law Clerk, Ninth Judicial District Court; attorney, Bolen, Parker & Brenner; and 17 years of active trial practice on a full-time basis.Education: Bachelor of Arts, Louisiana Tech University, 1983; Master of Arts, Louisiana Tech University, 1985; and Juris Doctor-ate, Louisiana State University, 1990Family: Wife, Shelley Hoover Hislop, and sons, Ben,14; Grant, 12; and Clay, 7The most pressing issue facing this office is efficiency. Important decisions affecting freedom, families and property are being forced onto the docket on Monday mornings. A decision about the custody of a child should be given at least as much consideration as a lawsuit over a car wreck. Accessibility. When the police need to serve a warrant to take down a meth lab or apprehend a violent offender, a judge should be available by means other than a fax machine at the judge’s home, which is the current system. There need to be means to act upon these requests from law enforcement by personal electronic device or other such methods.My vision for the office is an office in which the judges place as the highest priority making decisions based solely upon the facts of each case, without regard to the identity of the parties or their attorneys. After all, we are told in Leviticus 19:15, “Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.”
Name: Rocky WilsonPolitical Party: Democrat Age: 54 E-mail Address: [email protected]: Attorney since May 1978, Assistant District Attorney since February 1983; and U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee since August 1982Experience: Active general prac-tice of law, 30 years; Assistant D.A. Rapides Parish, 25 years;and Bankruptcy Trustee, 26 yearsEducation: Graduate of Bolton
High School, 1972; attended Louisiana State University Alexandria and Louisiana State University; and graduate of LSU Law School, 1978. Received P.O.S.T. certification in Domestic Violence, Certified Trainer through the federal Law Enforcement Training Center (Dept of Homeland Security) in the area of Elder Abuse.Family: Wife, Brenda Gunter Wilson, 34 years, and two children, ages 26 and 24The most pressing issue facing this office is poor perception of courts by the general public. Obtaining and maintaining public confi-dence in the courts should be a first priority. This includes judges and lawyers and the entire judicial system – civil, juvenile, and criminal. My vision for the office is to make the courts more accessible to working people; work to control and combat the drug problem and domestic violence as well as elder abuse through education. I want to use my experience and my faith to become the judge that all people will feel is fair, thoughtful, honest, and hard work-ing. I want all people to know that they will be treated fairly and with dignity, regardless of their station in life, when they come in my courtroom.
Local offices up for grab with many choicesIn November, voters will decide
who will govern them on a national, state and local level.
Those who wish to vote in the Nov. 4 general elections must be registered to vote by Oct. 6.
However, before Nov. 4, voters will go to the polls on Oct. 4. Registered voters have plenty of candidates from which to choose. Following is a list of those who declared their intentions to enter politcal races:
Chief of Police, Town of Ball• Jay L. Barber, (D)
City Judge, City Court,City of Alexandria• Richard E. Starling, Jr., (D)
City Judge, City Court, City of Pineville• Phillip Terrell, (D)
City Marshal, City CourtCity of Alexandria• James Byrd, (D)
• James W. “Jimmy” Chevalier, (D) • T. A. Messina, (D)• Harvey E. “Beau” Meynard, (D)
City Marshal, City Court,City of Pineville• Larry W. Jeane, (R) • Gerard Logan, (N)
Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 2• Charles R. Butler, (D)
Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 3, 1st Justice Court• John Buddie Guillory, (D)
Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 3, 2nd Justice Court• Frank J. Spears, (D)
Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 4, 1st Justice Court• Stacey Guillory Carriker, (O) • James Carroll, (O)
Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward
4, 2nd Justice Court• Terry Gillespie, (R) • Matt Martin, (D)
Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 5, 1st Justice Court• Clyde W. George, (D)
Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 5, 2nd Justice Court• Leon Melder, (D)• Hershel Williamson, (D)
Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 6• Sherman Ashworth, (D) • “L. C.” Coker, (D)
Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 7, 1st Justice Court• Robert “R.K.” Beebe, (D)
Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 7, 2nd Justice Court• Jason T. Beebe, (O) • Lance A. DuBois, (D)
Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 8• Vernon G. Mathews, (D)
Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 10• Bryan Adams, (D)• Clifford Wayne Clark, Jr., (O) • James E. Deslatte, (D)
Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 11• Hayden A. Paul, (D) • Tony D. Paul, (N)• Brent Sillavan, (D)
Council Member, District 1, City of Pineville• Mary Bishop Galloway, (D) • “Eddy” Lashney, (O)
Councilman, District 1,City of Alexandria• Michael P. Bordelon, (D)
ElectionsContinued on Page 14
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September is National Food Safety Education Month. “Store it. Don’t ig-nore it” is a theme that focuses on the important procedures necessary for storing food safely.
Created by the International Food Safety Council of the National Res-taurant Association Educational Foundation, this annual food safety campaign strives to build awareness of the restaurant and foodservice industry’s commitment to serving safe food, heighten awareness about the importance of food safety education and encourage additional food safety training for all industry employees.
Food safety applies to households as well. Harmful bacteria that may be present in food can double every 20 minutes. The more bacteria there are, the greater the chance of food borne illness. It’s important to refrigerate food quickly, because low tempera-tures keep most harmful bacteria from
multiplying. Helpful Tips for Keeping Cold Foods
Cold:• Make sure the temperature in
the refrigerator is 40 degrees For lower and 0 degrees For lower in the freezer. Use a refrigerator/freezer ther-mometer to check the temperature.
• Don’t overfill the refrigerator. Cool air must circulate to help keep food safe.
• Refrigerate or freeze perishables, prepared food and leftovers within two hours of purchase or preparation, or within one hour if the temperature is higher than 90 degrees F.
• Thaw food in the refrigerator. For quick thawing, submerge in cold water in airtight packaging or thaw in the microwave, and cook the food immediately.
• Divide large quantities of leftovers into shallow containers for quicker cooling in the refrigerator.
• Marinate food in the refrigerator.• When transporting food, place
cold food in a cooler with a cold source such as ice or commercial freezing gels. Keep the cooler in the coolest part of your car, rather than in
a hot trunk. Common Myths about Refrigeration
and Defrosting:• MYTH: Refrigeration stops bacte-
rial growth. FACT: Not so. Refrigeration slows,
but does not prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Always remember to refrigerate food quickly.
• MYTH: I can safely thaw food on my kitchen counter at room tempera-ture.
FACT: Remember, bacteria grow rapidly at room temperature. You should avoid keeping food in the Danger Zone – unsafe temperatures between 40 and 140 degrees F. To keep your food safe, always follow the Thaw Law: Never defrost food at room temperature!
For more information about food safety, contact your local extension agent. In Rapides parish, contact Quincy L. Cheek at (318) 767-3968 or visit our Web site at www.lsuagcenter.com.
Pay attention to food safety at home
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SMALL & EMERGING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
(SEBD) Are you a small and/or emerging business in need of business
assistance?
For more information, you may contact: Von Jennings, Mayoral Assistant
City of Alexandria (318) 449-5041
The Small & Emerging Business Development program is an initiative of the Louisiana Economic Development Department. Visit their website at www.louisianaforward.com The City of Alexandria proudly serves as an intermediary for the above referenced services.
accounting/bookkeeping business plan writing
bid preparation/pricing cash flow management entrepreneurial training
legal services marketing/website design
procurement, government & many other forms of business assistance
• Edward Larvadain, III, (D) • Louis J. Marshall, (D)
Councilman, District 3, City of Alexandria• Jonathan D. Goins, (D) • Charles Fredrick Smith, (D)
Councilman, District 5, City of Alexandria• “Chuck” Fowler, (R)
Councilman at Large, City of Alexandria• Roosevelt L. Johnson, (D) • Sean McGlothlin, (O) • Paul E. Smith, (D) • James “Jim” Villard, (D)
Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 2• Tim Gipe, (D) • “Mike” Herrin, (D) • Steve Lambert, (D)
Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 3, 1st Justice Court• Edward M. Beaver, (R)
ustice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 3, 2nd Justice Court• Kermit Bowman, (D)
Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 4, 1st Justice Court• “John” Ethridge, (D) • Miranda Kellogg, (N)
Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 4, 2nd Justice Court• Paula Brady, (D) • Scott Kellogg, (N)
Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 5, 1st Justice Court• Carolyn N. Holt, (D)
Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 5, 2nd Just. Court• Margaruette H. Beard, (D)
Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 6• Darrell Rodriguez, (D) Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 7, 1st Justice Court• Raymond E. Cupples, (O)
Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 7, 2nd Justice Court
• Joe Keith Nichols, (R)Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 8• Sandra “Sandy” Bonnette, (D)• Clinton W. Brister, (R)• Jennifer “Jenni” Peterman, (R)
Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 10• Edwin Bonial, (R)
Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 11• “Artie” Cole, (N)
Member of School Board, District D• Janet H. Dixon, (D) • Jacquelyn Johnson-Green, (D)
Police Juror, District F• “Reggie” Clark, (D)• Oliver “Ollie” Overton, (D)
District Judge, 9th Judicial District Court,Elec.Sec.1,Div.A• Donald Johnson, (D)
District Judge, 9th Judicial District Court,Elec.Sec.1,Div.F• George C. Metoyer, Jr., (D)
District Judge, 9th Judicial District Court,Elec.Sec.2,Div.B• Thomas “Tom” Yeager, (O)
District Judge, 9th Judicial District Court,Elec.Sec.2,Div.C• “Greg” Beard, (D)• Mary Lauve Doggett, (D) • “Mike” Hislop, (R) • “Rocky” Willson, (D)
District Judge, 9th Judicial District Court,Elec.Sec.2,Div.D• John C. Davidson, (D)
District Judge, 9th Judicial District Court,Elec.Sec.2,Div.E• Patricia Evans Koch, (D)
District Judge, 9th Judicial District Court,Subdist.2, Div.G• Harry F. Randow, (D)
District Attorney, 9th Judicial District Court• James C. “Jam” Downs, (D)
ElectionsContinued from Page 12
5,721 black registered black voters who are in Alexandria City Council District 3; the 3,604 black registered voters are in Councilman at Large; and the 22,657 black registered voters who can vote for the next City Marshal.
It’s your vote and your choice. It’s all up to you.
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Peabody Magnet’s Homecoming 2008 activities set for week of Sept. 22
The Alumni Association of Peabody will celebrate Homecoming 2008 with the following activities:8Miss Warhorse Pageant, 6:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, Sept. 23. Admission is $1 for students with and ID and $2 general public.8Bonfire/Jazz Funeral, 8 p.m. Fri-
day, Sept. 26 at the stadium8Parade, 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 278Carinval, noon to 4 p.m.,
Cheatham Park8Homecoming games, 6 p.m. Satur-
day, Sept. 27. The alumni band, choir, cheerleaders, flags and former Miss
Warhorses will be featured. Admission to the football game is $6.8Ole School Dance, 9 p.m. to 1
a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Alexander Fulton Hotel, formerly Holiday Inn Downtown. There will be a dance and dress contest from various eras. Tickets are $10.
Tickets may be purchased at the carnival or football stadium.
For more information, contact Ingrid Johnson at (225) 938-1222, or visit the Web site at www.peabodyalumni.info.
“If You’re NotReading The Light,
You’re in the Dark!
Read The Light to Stay out of the Dark
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October is
National Pastor’s Month
Who do you call when you’re sick? Who comforts you when a loved one has died?
Who keeps your soul and spirit uplifted in times of trouble?
Did you answer “My pastor” to any one of these questions? If so, you need to tell him or her so.
Here's a chance to send a special message of recognition to your pastor, priest, minister, or spiritual advisor in The Light.
Deadline: 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2008 Call (318) 487-9254 for more information, or e-mail The Light at [email protected] for more
information. Mail forms, along with payment, to The Light, 1429 Third St., Alexandria, LA 71301
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Central Louisiana represents atDemocratic National Convention
The Democratic National Conven-tion was recently held in Denver, Col., where Sen. Barack Obama was officially named the Party’s nominee.
Those attending the convention from Central Louisiana were Alton Bailey, Leesville; Rep. Herbert B. Dixon, Alexandria; Dan B. McKay Jr., Bunkie; Sibal S. Holt, Alexandria; and Mary L. Wardsworth, Alexandria.
Bailey and Wardsworth were sup-porters of Sen. Hillary Clinton, and Dixon, McKay and Holt supported Obama.
The Democratic National Commit-tee’s Office of the Secretary reported Obama received 3188.5 votes, and Clinton received 1010.5 votes.
Louisiana had a total of 67 delegates with a total of 67 votes. There were nine alternate delegates.
Of the delegates 56 were pledged and 11 votes were unpledged. Pledged delegates were obligated to commit to a candidate and vote before the convention.
LOCALS AT CONVENTION – Rapides Parish School Board member Janet Dixon and her husband, District 26 Rep. Herbert B. Dixon pose with television Ted Koppel while attending the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colo. Koppel was the longtime host of ABC’s “Nightline .” Herbert Dixon was a delegate from the Fifth Congressional District. (Bottom left) Sibal S. Holt, owner of Holt Construction, smiles as she poses with actor Danny Glover, and (bottom right) Holt stands with her mother, Dororthy Holt, who was also one of Louisi-ana’s pledged delegates supporting Barack Obama. She is a Shreveport resident.
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